“Good, better, best”- Roofing

The next segment in the My Design Partner series is roofing.

Remember your parents being proud by giving you the basic essentials to include “a roof over you head?”   Well- not are roofs are created equal.  Some roofs are good enough to pass code and last a few years and others are designed to last for several generations.

What are the types of roofing?

For most houses in the Atlanta area we see asphalt shingles, however there are many more options beside asphalt.  Many of our clients have clay tile roofs, slate roofs and metal roofs.  On our modern houses, membrane roofs are the most common options.

Here are some of the roofing materials that are readily in the Atlanta area:

• Asphalt Shingles- are the most common because the that the easiest to install and the cheapest to purchase.  They start out at a 20 year warranty and go over 50 years for some of their shingles.  They are tar based and are subject to price fluctuations with the price of oil
• Natural Slate shingles- Slate shingles are a lifetime shingle.  Most installs will last the life of the structure.  The are very durable, but they are also very heavy.  If you are planning on using them for new construction, then you can plan to up-size the framing accordingly.  If you have an existing roof then you will need to plan for the extra weight of the natural slate or consider a composite slate that weighs less if you want the same look.
• Clay Tile- clay tile roofs also known as Spanish tile roofs are common in FL and CA.  However Atlanta has it’s fair share of clay tile roofs as well
• Metal Roofing- metal roofs are very durable and can save you money on energy bills if installed correctly

Bottom Line (based on price and durability):

• Good:     30 year + asphalt shingle
• Better:  40 year + asphalt shingle
• Best:       Tile, Slate and Metal roofs

My Design Partners that provide flooring:

RW Stokes- Hardwood material, install and finishing

For full service design/ build services visit us at SawHorse

Other posts in the “Good Better Best” series:

Introduction to My Design Partners

Flooring

HVAC

Roofing

Water Heating

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